Robbery Suspect Arrested After Victimizing Citizen

Officers
arrested Antonio Garcia Saturday night in Springfield, after being
dispatched to a robbery that had just occurred. Witnesses in
the area observed a visually impaired person walking home with the
use of a walking stick. They then saw Garcia approach on a
bicycle, knock the stick from the victim’s hand, and rip a bag from
her person by force.

The
witnesses provided a description of the suspect, who was
apprehended nearby. Antonia Garcia of 6841 Ben Franklin Road
in Springfield, Virginia, was arrested and charged with robbery.

The
victim in this case was not seriously injured. Franconia
officers would like to thank the good Samaritans who assisted the
victim and made the call, providing the information that led to
Garcia’s arrest.

Antonio Garcia

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